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Fall Family Outing

Fall into autumn fun at this FREE event featuring lumberjack shows, hayrides, bonfires, naturalist activities, music, refreshments and more….

MF/Lake Area
Liberty Park Nature Center and an outdoor shelter.

Self-Guided Story Trail: The Earth & I

Enjoy a walk along the 0.6-mile Bluebird Trail while following a self-guided story trail based on the book The Earth & I. This experience…

LP/Nature Center
Two bats rest next to one another.

Spooky “Tails” Around the Campfire

Go on a ghostly tour through Akron’s haunted past and learn about local spirits whose stories linger, as well as fun facts about several captivating…

FASN/Nature Realm
A stone and grass path leads to the chiseled rock of Deep Lock Quarry.

Deeper Into the Quarry Hike

Learn about the important role of the Berea sandstone quarries along the Cuyahoga River during the canal era and the many ways in which the…

DLQ/Quarry Trail
orange and white pumpkins sit on a table outdoors

Pumpkin Carving

Join us to create a seasonal work of art! BYOP (pumpkin, that is) or register to receive two free pumpkins per family. Carving utensils provided….

LP/Nature Center
Liberty Park Nature Center and an outdoor shelter.

Spooky Scavenger Hunt

Drop in for a self-guided scavenger hunt along the 0.6-mile Bluebird Trail to search for some spooky and not-so-spooky items. Return your…

LP/Nature Center
A bike standing on an asphalt path in the woods.

The Great Pumpkin Roll

Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries for a bike ride to Szalay’s Farm & Market for a fun-filled family day! While there…

TT/Big Bend Trailhead
kids in cost

Truck-or-Treat

At this FREE event, visitors of all ages can explore the trucks and vehicles that help keep our parks beautiful while collecting treats from…

GYH/Goodyear Heights Lodge
A stone and grass path leads to the chiseled rock of Deep Lock Quarry.

Self-Guided Story Trail: Compost Stew

Enjoy exploring late fall while following a self-guided story trail based on the book “Compost Stew.” Look for it along the 1.4-mile Quarry…

DLQ/Quarry Trail
Several logs are piled onto a campfire.

Campfire and S’mores

Join a naturalist for a campfire and enjoy some delicious s’mores (while supplies last)!

FASN/Campfire Area
Several logs are piled onto a campfire.

Campfire S’mores

Join a naturalist for a campfire to stay warm. We will enjoy delicious s’mores (while supplies last).

FASN/Seneca Deck

Self-Guided: Winter Birds Discovery

Learn about resident and visiting winter birds at your own pace with this self-guided hike along the 1.6-mile Willow Trail. This experience…

F/Tuscarawas Meadows Area